Who won the NYC marathon? 2025 winners, times and results

2025 TCS New York City Marathon is in full swing: today more than 50,000 people from all over the world cross the five boroughs on foot.

Here's a look at the winners as the runners complete 26.2 mile course from the Staten Island starting line to the finish line in Central Park.

Who won the 2025 New York City Marathon?

Hellen Obiri Kenya won the 2025 New York City Marathon women's pro race on Sunday in a record 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds, just 16 seconds ahead of runner-up Sharon Lokedi.

Benson Kiprutoalso from Kenya, won the professional men's race in a photo finish. Kipruto crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 8 minutes and 9 seconds. Alexander Mutiso took second place by less than one second.

American Suzanne Scaroni won her third women's wheelchair championship and second in a row. Scaroni completed the course in 1 hour, 42 minutes and 10 seconds, shaving almost six minutes from her 2024 time.

Marcel Hug won the men's wheelchair race with a finishing time of 1 hour 30 minutes 16 seconds. Hug regained the championship after his three-year winning streak was broken. clicked last year.

The first wave started around 8am and the last wave of runners is scheduled to start at 11:30am. Most are expected to finish between 15:30 and 18:30.

Click here for the New York Road Runners interactive tracker and get real-time runner updates. After the race, all results will be published. Here.

How do the 2025 winning times compare to past races?

Last year, Sheila Chepkirui from Kenya won the women's race with a time of 2 hours 24 minutes 35 seconds. This was her first experience in the New York City Marathon.

Adbi Nageee from the Netherlands won the 2024 men's race in 2 hours 7 minutes 39 seconds. He crossed the finish line just six seconds ahead of 2022 champion Evans Chebet.

Last year was also the first time the Americans won men's and women's wheelchair racing. Daniel Romanchuk won the men's championship in 1 hour, 36 minutes and 31 seconds. Scaroni won the women's championship in 1 hour, 48 minutes and 5 seconds.

Marathon runners recall incredible experience

Helen Reynolds from Ireland was in New York for the first time, cheering on her bride – along with other loved ones who got the chance to give them a quick hug before catching them at the next mile marker.

“This is another level. This is another level. We've done other marathons, but this one… it's more than that,” Reynolds said.

Declan Herbert of the Upper East Side said he is running on behalf of his mom and cousin, who are both battling cancer.

“I love you guys, I’ll get through this, and God bless everyone,” Herbert said.

Sloan Kettering physician assistant Stacey Heath stepped out onto First Avenue to cheer on the runners in her scrubs and white coat, a little tradition she always enjoyed when she was on shift during Sunday's marathon.

“This is amazing. Any chance to smile, laugh or cheer someone up is very rewarding to me and helps lift my spirits and help others,” Heath said.

At the finish line, CBS News New York met a true inspiration, Natalie Hall from London, a patient with stage four breast cancer.

“Stage 4 cancer doesn't have to define you,” Hall said. “My legs hurt because the chemotherapy damaged the nerves in my legs, but the atmosphere just takes the pain away.”

Many were asked if they would run the marathon again.

“I say yes every year, but right this second? No,” Emma Bresher said.

A hard-earned reward and some relaxation can also change this response.

“Nothing in the world [like this]” said runner Sean Gilspie as he devoured a slice of New York City pizza.